Dappled Willow Tree Form

Botanical Name: Salix integra ‘Hakuro Nishiki’ (standard form)

Common Name: Dappled Willow Tree

Mature Height and Width:
6–10' tall × 6–8' wide (canopy dimension on grafted standard)

Growth Habit: Tree-form shrub grafted onto a single clear trunk. Rounded to broadly spherical canopy composed of dense fine branching. Rapid growth rate; requires periodic pruning to maintain shape and variegation intensity.

Foliage Description: Variegated narrow lanceolate leaves emerging pink in spring, transitioning to white and green mottled foliage through summer. New growth strongest in color. Moderate to dense canopy with fine-textured branching.

Flower Description: Small inconspicuous catkins in early spring; not ornamental at landscape scale.

Bloom Time: Early spring (non-ornamental catkins).

Fall Color: Yellow; foliage drops late in season.

Light Requirements: Full sun for best variegation and color intensity.

Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 4–8 (reliable in Northeast Zones 5–7).

Notable Landscape Uses: Foundation accent; courtyard feature; patio planting; small garden focal point; mixed border vertical accent.

Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate
Tender new growth frequently browsed in Northeast Zones 5–7.